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Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac G8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac G8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,005

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,929

Pontiac G8   
Difference: $274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelS40S40G8G8G8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBaseGTGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $28,250 $31,755 $37,610
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $26,696 $30,008 $35,541
Preferred Package 2,000        
Climate Package 900 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Leather seating surfaces   200      
Comfort and Sound Package     795    
Premium Package     1,375 1,250  
Sunroof     900 900 900
Preferred Package 1,880        
Climate Package 846 846      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Leather seating surfaces   188      
Comfort and Sound Package     660    
Premium Package     1,141 1,038  
Sunroof     747 747 747
Options (change) 3,450 1,650 3,070 2,150 900
Options (change) 3,243 1,551 2,548 1,785 747
Destination 875 875 685 685 685
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,075 $33,675 $32,005 $34,590 $40,895
Total Invoice $30,203 $31,707 $29,929 $32,478 $38,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac G8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $456
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelS40S40G8G8G8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBaseGTGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp V6361hp V8415hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8230, 11230, 11230, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,075$33,675$32,005$34,590$40,895
Adjustments for Features-775-1,0000-250-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$32,675$32,005$34,340$40,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$2,335$8,565
Total Invoice$30,203$31,707$29,929$32,478$38,673
Adjustments for Features-730-9420-235-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,473$30,765$29,929$32,243$38,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$2,314$8,437

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelS40S40G8G8G8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBaseGTGXP
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals    $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,515$2,515$2,765$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,000$0$250$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-730-9420-235-307

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Pontiac G8

Model Year20112009
ModelS40G8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.8 in
Length176.2 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft317.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8

Comfort and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Blaupunkt, 230W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57562%
Total Not Requested35038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac G8 GT

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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